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69% Critic Match
Tokyo Pop
“An American success story that's far from ordinary. And far from home.”
6.9 / 10• 1988• 1h 40m•NR• Japanese
ComedyRomanceMusic
Storyline
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.
Cast & Crew
Carrie Hamilton
Wendy Reed
Lead
Diamond Yukai
Hiro Yamaguchi
Taiji Tonoyama
Grandfather
Tetsuro Tamba
Mr. Dota
Masumi Harukawa
Mother
Toki Shiozawa
Mama
Hiroshi Mikami
Club Manager
Michael Cerveris
Mike
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Fran Rubel Kuzui's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tokyo Pop is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
